Comic-Con is a festive event, as an estimated 130,000 attendees descend on San Diego, many of them clad in colorful costumes. But part of this year’s 50th edition of the annual gathering will have a somewhat more somber tone, marking the first convention since the death of Marvel patriarch Stan Lee. Lee, who died last
Continue Reading...The ‘Circle of Life’ brings singer Lebo M back to ‘The Lion King’
Even if you don’t know singer Lebo M by name, you’ve likely known his voice for the last quarter-century. The South African vocalist’s inimitable Zulu cry serves as the starting point for “Circle of Life,” the now-iconic Elton John-Tim Rice song at the beginning of Disney’s 1994 animated film “The Lion King.” And now, with
Continue Reading...Ebola Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about Ebola, a virus with a high fatality rate that was first identified in Africa in 1976. Facts: Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a disease caused by one of five different Ebola viruses. Four of the strains can cause severe illness in humans and animals. The fifth, Reston virus, has caused illness
Continue Reading...An antioxidant in red wine might power astronauts on Mars, study says
The human body was built to function best with gravity as a grounding force, but astronauts on a mission to Mars could spend between six to nine months on a spacecraft without it. “Our bodies love force,” said John DeWitt, senior biochemist who works as a contractor for NASA and focuses on crew health. “Force
Continue Reading...Mosquitoes have been almost completely wiped out on two Chinese islands
A population of the world’s most invasive mosquito species was almost completely wiped out by an experiment on two islands in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, according to a study published Wednesday. The experiment successfully reduced the female Asian Tiger Mosquito population — the main source of bites and disease transmission — by up
Continue Reading...XOXO! Gossip Girl Is Coming Back
Gossip Girl—the late-2000s series starring Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, and Ed Westwick—is coming back to your screens. An updated, reimagined take on the series, originally a book by Cecily von Ziegesar, is hitting HBO Max, which has ordered 10 hour-long episodes, reports Deadline. Not much of the plot is known as
Continue Reading...Beyoncé’s “Spirit” Music Video Is a Fashion-Filled Visual Feast
When Beyoncé announced that she’d be taking on the role of Nala in the live action remake of The Lion King, fans knew the superstar would do things big, but it wasn’t until she revealed that she’d also be executive producing a soundtrack for the film that her level of investment became clear. “Spirit,” her
Continue Reading...Actually, Now Is the Perfect Time for a Revolution
There is palpable anxiety—and even a hint of resignation—among Democrats when it comes to the potential of a second Trump term. New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman addressed those jitters on Wednesday in an aptly titled op-ed, “‘Trump’s Going to Get Re-elected, Isn’t He?’” The headline quotes the nervous people who have begun to approach
Continue Reading...Gretchen Rossi Reveals First Photos of Baby Skylar a Week After Birth
Real Housewives of Orange County alum Gretchen Rossi is finally revealing the most adorable photos of her newborn daughter a week after her birth. It took some time, but after relishing in the baby bliss, the former reality star is ready to share her pride and joy with the rest of the world. “We took
Continue Reading...How Wendy Williams Finally Got Her Groove Back After Devastating Heartbreak
On the July 8 episode of The Wendy Williams Show, the talk show host drew thunderous applause when she revealed she’s “officially off the market.” “I know!” Williams said, covering her face as the audience cheered. “I’m not in love, but there’s somebody that I’m crazy about.” Williams, who turns 55 on July 18, then
Continue Reading...Priyanka Chopra and Sandra Oh’s Hairstylist Shares the 1 Product You Need
If there is one man we’d trust with our tresses, it would be celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson. Not only is he the mane man for stars like Priyanka Chopra, Saoirse Ronan, Lupita Nyong’o, Brie Larson, Logan Browning, Rachel Brosnahan and Tessa Thompson, but he gave Sandra Oh her now-iconic curly bangs, kicking off one of
Continue Reading...Miranda Lambert Shares Hot Video Of Her Shirtless Husband Doing Laundry & Fans Are Here For It
Miranda Lambert, 35, is enjoying watching her hunky husband Brendan McLoughlin do a little laundry! The country singer shared a cute video of the stud putting some clothes in a washing machine while shirtless to help promote her new song “It All Comes Out in the Wash”, which will be released on July 18, and
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